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Discussion in 'Freshwater General Discussion' started by Anthony, Jan 14, 2009.

  1. Anthony

    Anthony Thread Starter Active Member

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    My turn for a question. I just remembered I wanted to ask this to see what you guys suggested. I'm running on like 3 hours of sleep so I wanted to get this posted before I passed out.

    What type of cory cats would you suggest for my planted Endler tank ? Smaller guys that will be okay in a 20 gallon.
     
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  2. Anonymous

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    I have 6 C. Aeneus in my 20 long, and some to sell;)
     
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    My recommendations would be either:
    *Skunk Cory Cats (the only one I could find that suggests a 20gal would be suitable)
    I know you didn't ask for these but I had to add them:
    *Otocinclus
    *Clown Pleco
    *Siamese Algae Eater
     
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    If you're looking for smaller corys, C. Panda or if you can find them and want to spend a couple extra dollars, C. Oiapoquensis are both very nice looking smaller corys. Pandas only get up to around 2" and Oiapoquensis (flag tailed panda cory) get to about 2.2". There's also always the dwarf corys C. Pygmaeus and C. Habrosus. They both only get around the 1.5" mark.
     
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    pandas or skunks....i tend to favor the pandas for some reason though. ;o)
     
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    Dawn, I have 4 Ottos in the tank already. Great suggestion though. ;) Because I have those four guys I want to stay away from any other "algae eaters".
     
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    Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll see what Pet Forum has in stock. I'm sure they'll order some for me if they don't have them. The C. Pygmaeus actually remind me of the Otto Cats. I may go with those guys, they're cute. :)
     
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  8. NoctuVide

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    Speaking of the dwarf corys, I picked up 3 C. Habrosus today for my celestial tank. They look exactly like a tiny cory. I saw the pygmaeus the other day, and if you like the otto cat look, you'll love them. The guy at the store told me they seem to school more mid water and they do look quite otto catish lol
     
    NoctuVide, Jan 17, 2009
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